Report: LeBron James offered an IV for cramps in Game 7 but refused

After a season and a first round series in which LeBron James had little help, George Hill and Kevin Love picked James up in the 4th quarter of Sunday’s Game 7 win. James was forced from the game due to cramps and was in the locker room for several minutes before returning to the bench.

Team doctors offered IV fluids to James but there was no time. Instead, James drank and ate orange slices. By the time he was back on the bench, the Cavs had increased their lead to nine points. It was as unexpected as anything that has happened to the Cavs in this topsy-turvy season. James later returned to action to help the Cavs to the finish, polishing off a 45-point performance, his third 40-point game of the series.

LeBron’s performance was amazing and he scored seven points in the 4th quarter after coming back from the cramps. He needed help from his teammates and they mercifully delivered. But with James taking such a toll in Game 7, it’s fair to wonder if he’s going to be ready to give a similar effort in Tuesday’s Game 1 in Toronto. Even he says he’s burnt.